What must you do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights and a lowered crossing gate?

What must you do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights and a lowered crossing gate?

• A. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and gates raise before crossing.
• B. Proceed slowly across without stopping.
• C. Honk to warn others and cross.
• D. Drive around the gates.

Answer: (A)

When you approach a crossing with flashing lights and a lowered gate, you must stop and wait. The signals show a train is coming, so you shouldn’t cross until the gates are fully raised and the lights stop flashing. Stop well before the tracks (typically the required distance is about 15 feet) and only proceed once you have a clear view in both directions and the signal indicates it’s safe. Driving around the gates or attempting to cross while the lights are active is extremely dangerous and illegal. This rule protects you by giving trains the right of way and reducing the chance of a collision.

When you approach a crossing with flashing lights and a lowered gate, you must stop and wait. The signals show a train is coming, so you shouldn’t cross until the gates are fully raised and the lights stop flashing. Stop well before the tracks (typically the required distance is about 15 feet) and only proceed once you have a clear view in both directions and the signal indicates it’s safe. Driving around the gates or attempting to cross while the lights are active is extremely dangerous and illegal. This rule protects you by giving trains the right of way and reducing the chance of a collision.